Gaming Culture FEATURE
The Steam Deck and the Handheld-PC Boom
The handheld-PC wave changed more than hardware — it changed where and how people play, pulling PC gaming off the desk and…
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Esports EXPLAINER
The Counter-Strike Competitive Scene, Explained
From CS:GO to Counter-Strike 2, the competitive scene runs on Valve-sponsored Majors, an RMR qualifier pipeline, and third-party circuits from ESL and…
Esports ANALYSIS
The International and Dota 2’s Crowdfunded Prize Pool Model
For years, Dota 2's The International boasted some of the largest prize pools in esports, funded by fans buying a Battle Pass.…
Video Games RETROSPECTIVE
How the Steam Deck Reshaped What PC Gaming Means
Valve's handheld did more than put a PC in your hands — it forced the entire ecosystem to treat Linux, verified compatibility,…